Bridge Creek - Ochlocknee River WS Str # 8, also known as Murphy Lake Dam, is a local government-owned structure located in Colquitt, Georgia.
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Built in 1972 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this earth dam stands at a height of 16.6 feet and has a storage capacity of 359.6 acre-feet, serving primarily for flood risk reduction in the area.
With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, Bridge Creek Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and protecting the surrounding community from potential flooding events. While the dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, it has undergone inspections every five years, with the last one conducted in February 2010.
Despite its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, Bridge Creek Dam continues to safeguard the region's water resources effectively. As an essential infrastructure for flood risk reduction, this structure underscores the importance of proactive management and monitoring of water resources in the face of climate change challenges.
Year Completed |
1972 |
Dam Length |
1170 |
Dam Height |
16.6 |
River Or Stream |
UNKNOWN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
32.4 |
Hydraulic Height |
16.5 |
Drainage Area |
664 |
Nid Storage |
359.6 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
17 |
Little River Near Adel
|
3cfs |
Ochlockonee River Near Thomasville
|
17cfs |
Okapilco Creek At Ga 33
|
14cfs |
Withlacoochee River At Us 84
|
29cfs |
Little R At Tifton Worth Co Line Rd
|
0cfs |
Flint River At Newton
|
4380cfs |